Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
(1) The Central Government may, having regard to the number, nature and size of the tyres attached to the wheels of a transport vehicle (other than a motorcab), and its make and model and other relevant considerations, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, in relation to each make and model of a transport vehicle, the 35[maximum gross vehicle weight] of such vehicle and the maximum safe axle weight of each axle of such vehicle. in relation to the make and model of such vehicle and to the number, nature and size of the tyres attached to its wheels : Provided that where it appears to the Central Government that heavier weights than those specified in the notification under sub-section (1) may be permitted in a particular locality for vehicle of a particular type, the Central Government may, by order in the Official Gazette direct that the provisions of this sub-section shall apply with such modifications as may be specified in the order. 36[***] (5) In order that the gross vehicle weight entered in the certificate of registration of a vehicle may be revised in accordance with the provisions of 36. Sub-S. (4) omitted by Act 27 of 2000, S.3 (w.e.f. 11-8-2000). Prior to its omission, sub-S. (4) read as under :- “(4) When by reason of any alteration in such vehicle, including an alteration in the number, nature or size of its tyres, the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle or the registered axle weight of any of its axles no longer accords with the provisions of sub-section (3), the provisions of section 52 shall apply and the registering authority shall enter in the certificate of registration of the vehicle revised registered weights which accord with the said sub-section.” sub-section (3), the registering authority may require the owner of transport vehicle in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed to produce the certificate of registration within such time as may be specified by the registering authority. Corresponding Law. - Section 58 corresponds to section 36 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. Objects and Reasons. - Clause 57 empowers the Central Government to specify in relation to each make and model of a transport vehicle the maximum safe laden weight and the maximum safe axle weight of each such vehicle. It also provided that the registering authorities while registering a transport vehicle shall make a note of the unladen weight, and gross vehicle weight and such other particulars in the registration certificate of the vehicle.